This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wilson County News
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1986
Page
3
During the 1986 Stockdale Jubilee festival a Saturday Dinner in the Park was a success. Pageant chairman Buddy Heyen and Evelyn Heyen of the Kountry Korner organized the food service and received thanks from participants.
The Washing Well offers 9 to 5:30 hours with an attendant for change and assistance. Dry cleaning drops occur Monday, Wednesday and Friday with pickup Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. A wash and fold service is available with drop off at 2.50 dollars per load.
Mrs. Larcie L. Donaho age 92 formerly of San Antonio died July 24 1986 in Cameron Texas Funeral services were held July 26 1986 at Sunset Funeral Chapel Interment Sunset Memorial Park Survivors include sons W W Donaho Houston D W Donaho San Antonio daughter Elna Woodum Cameron nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society The piece also chronicles community volunteers and events surrounding the 1986 Jubilee including local services at Floresville and Stockdale families and acknowledgments from local residents for help with meals decor reservations and park events The article notes open house at the Stockdale Lorenz House and thanks to numerous local volunteers and donors for community efforts.
The article touts an ultra-expensive pure silk fabric for evening wear with hand embroidery and sequins priced around 140 dollars per foot. It notes Lycra based pantyhose by L eggs Sheer Elegance offering silk-like feel and fit as a revolutionary fiber.
Private Garcia, a 1986 Poth High School graduate, will train in Electronic Warfare Cryptological Military Intelligence after completing eight weeks of basic training. Sergeant Gidron notes the delayed program targets qualified applicants who have reserved their job training or received an army assignment.
Plaza Ford Mercury, Inc. led by General Manager Ken L. Barber, active in Floresville business circles since 1983, sells and services all makes. The dealership employs NAISE and Ford certified technicians and offers the Ford extended service plan and rental options.
Floresville Chamber of Commerce members are urged to return questionnaires soon to be included in the weekly feature. Questionnaires are available by calling Elsie Schroller at the Chamber office on Monday Wednesday or Friday mornings.
Jack and Alice Dunn announce Dunn Pharmacy in Stockdale is purchasing the Western Auto store and affiliating with OTASCO. The move brings new merchandise lines from GE Philco Uniroyal Skil Stanley Black Decker Speed Queen Lawn Boy and Sanyo ahead of a grand opening. The Western Auto sign will be replaced by an OTASCO sign as changes are implemented.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.